"We have a large database of medical professionals from both Vancouver and Toronto who are willing to volunteer their skills and knowledge in this time of need," Valerie Pzepka, CMAT's acting chairperson said in a news release Monday.

"Our assessment team is departing for the area as early as Tuesday," she said.

CMAT is accepting financial donations and appealing to medical professionals to join their volunteer roster.

Relief efforts are also being organized through the International Red Cross. To make a donation, please call 1-800-418-1111. The caller must specify that they would like their donation to be made to China's earthquake relief fund.

With files from The Canadian Press and a report from CTV Toronto's John Musselman